Six cats and a dog in oregon need good homes after losing owner to dementia

This is a special section for cats needing new homes and for inspiring stories of cats that have found their furever home through Catster or through the love and energy of rescuers. This is also the place to discuss shelters, rescue organizations, rescue strategies, issues, solutions, etc. and how we can all help in this critical endeavor. Remember that we are all here for the love of cat! If you are posting about a cat that needs a new home, please put your location in the topic of your thread so those close by can find you! Make sure to check out Catster's cat adoption center!

A Plea from AnnaBelle's Mommy:
My grandmother's naighbor was hospitalized in 2009 and had a leg amputated. She spent months recovering from that and started to suffer from dementia. She no longer recodnises her family or her friends and will not be coming home. During all of this my grandmother has been going next door and feeding and taking care of the cats and the dog.

Because the neighbor has not created a will of what she wants to have happen to the pets, its all in legal limbo. The lawyer is in constant contact with my grandmother and issues out funds for the food each month- she says she is looking for homes for the animals. She has been saying that for months. My naighbor used to breed American Silvers. Thats the kind of cats she has now, and they are all fixed but are anywhere from 4 to 10 years old. The dog is a mutt who is 4-7 and is an outdoor dog.

Ive got pictures somewhere..but if anyone is interested in helping out with this kitties please contact me and I will get you incontact with the ones 'in charge'

NOTE: Most of the cats have not been vaccinated in YEARS. Rabies *may* be up to date, but caution should be exercised when introducing these cats to others just in case. The neighbor did not believe in vaccines (Shes now in her late 70s...).

My grandmother is getting tired of having to clean the cat boxes and everything all on her own because she is the last one still doing it. Its time for these babies to find new homes. The cats are all so sweet and have their own personality (though I can only ever remember the name of Alex...cuz he likes to love bite)